Chapter 5 IVC

Consists of 3 muscle layers:

1. Intima (innermost) 2. Media (middle layer) 3. Adventitia (outer)

Transducer

3.0 MHz or 3.5 MHz.

b) longitudinal

In the following sagittal scanning plane image, a(n) _________ section of the IVC is visualized. a) transverse b) longitudinal c) sagittal d) axial

d) axial

In the following transverse scanning plane image, a(n) _________ section of the IVC is visualized. a) transverse b) longitudinal c) sagittal d) axial

d) axial

In the sagittal scanning plane image above, a(n) _________ section of the right renal artery is visualized. a) transverse b) longitudinal c) sagittal d) axial

b) longitudinal

In the transverse scanning plane image above, a(n) _________ section of the left renal vein is visualized. a) transverse b) longitudinal c) sagittal d) axial

. The size of the IVC is normal up to a) 4 cm b) 1.5 cm c) 2 cm d) 3.5 cm

a) 4 cm

The right and left common iliac veins are ______________ the right and left common iliac arteries. a) posterior to b) anterior to c) wider than d) longer than

a) posterior to

Axial views of the renal vein tributaries are seen in a a) sagittal or coronal scanning plane. b) transverse scanning plane. c) midsagittal plane. d) longitudinal section.

a) sagittal or coronal scanning plane.

The long axis of the IVC is seen from a(n) a) sagittal or coronal scanning plane. b) transverse scanning plane. c) axial section. d) left lateral decubitus position.

a) sagittal or coronal scanning plane.

The proximal IVC is the portion a) that extends superiorly from the common iliac veins to just below the level of the renal veins. b) adjacent to the diaphragm and posterior to the body of the liver. c) posterior to the head of the pancreas at the level of the renal veins. d) that enters the heart.

a) that extends superiorly from the common iliac veins to just below the level of the renal veins.

The IVC is anterior to all of the following except the a) transverse duodenum. b) right crus of the diaphragm. c) right adrenal gland. d) psoas major muscle.

a) transverse duodenum.

Beginning posteriorly, and in correct order by the location in the body, the IVC is a) just to the right of and at the same level as the spine, posterior to the splenic and common hepatic arteries, body of the pancreas, right lobe of the liver. b) anterior and just to the right of the spine, anterior to the right renal artery, posterior to the head of the pancreas, gastroduodenal artery, portal splenic confluence, and the liver. c) anterior to the spine, posterior to the gastroesophageal junction, splenic vein, head of the pancreas, portion of the duodenum, right lobe of the liver. d) anterior to the spine and kidneys, posterior to the gastroesophageal junction, splenic vein, head of the pancreas, portion of the duodenum, right lobe of the liver.

b) anterior and just to the right of the spine, anterior to the right renal artery, posterior to the head of the pancreas, gastroduodenal artery, portal splenic confluence, and the liver.

The IVC lies along the posterior surface of what lobe of the liver? a) left b) caudate c) quadrate d) anterior segment of the right

b) caudate

The IVC is medial to all of the following except the a) right adrenal gland. b) caudate lobe. c) right kidney. d) right ureter.

b) caudate lobe.

The IVC is right lateral to all of the following except the a) aorta. b) caudate lobe. c) left renal vein. d) portal splenic confluence.

b) caudate lobe.

Normally, the diameter of the IVC will ______________ during the Valsalva maneuver or inspiration. a) decrease b) increase c) collapse d) stay the same

b) increase

The IVC is posterior to all of the following except the a) uncinate process. b) spine. c) hepatic veins. d) common bile duct

b) spine.

1. The lie of the IVC within the body is a) midsagittal. b) superior to inferior. c) oblique. d) transverse

b) superior to inferior.

The distal IVC is the portion a) that extends superiorly from the common iliac veins to just below the level of the renal veins. b) that extends superior to the renal veins to the right atrium of the heart. c) posterior to the head of the pancreas at the level of the renal veins. d) just superior to the common iliac veins.

b) that extends superior to the renal veins to the right atrium of the heart.

Longitudinal views of the renal vein tributaries are seen in a a) sagittal or coronal scanning plane. b) transverse scanning plane. c) midsagittal plane. d) longitudinal section

b) transverse scanning plane.

The orientation of the IVC within the body is a) vertical oblique. b) vertical. c) oblique. d) horizontal.

b) vertical.

The primary function of the IVC is to a) carry deoxygenated blood from the heart. b) serve as a lymph drainage channel. c) carry deoxygenated blood to the heart. d) regulate metabolism

c) carry deoxygenated blood to the heart.

The IVC passes through a deep fossa on the posterior surface of the liver between the ______________ and ______________. a) caudate lobe and gallbladder fossa b) spine and right lateral lobe c) caudate lobe and bare area d) bare area and diaphragm

c) caudate lobe and bare area

The mid portion of the IVC is a) the portion that extends superiorly from the common iliac veins to just below the level of the renal veins b) adjacent to the diaphragm and posterior to the body of the liver. c) posterior to the head of the pancreas at the level of the renal veins. d) the portion that enters the heart.

c) posterior to the head of the pancreas at the level of the renal veins.

Which of the following vessels runs posterior to the IVC? a) left renal vein b) right hepatic artery c) right renal artery d) left renal artery

c) right renal artery

All of the following are IVC tributaries except the a) hepatic veins. b) right renal vein. c) superior mesenteric vein. d) left renal vein.

c) superior mesenteric vein.

The left renal vein has a(n) ______________ course compared with the right renal vein. a) identical b) shorter c) wider d) longer

d) longer

The IVC a) tributaries include the splenic vein. b) tributaries include the splenic vein and superior mesenteric vein. c) passes through a deep fossa on the inferior surface of the liver at the level where it is anterior to the left renal artery. d) passes through a deep fossa on the posterior surface of the liver between the caudate lobe and bare area.

d) passes through a deep fossa on the posterior surface of the liver between the caudate lobe and bare area.